BANDIPORA: Medical Superintendent District Hospital Bandipora, Dr Bashir Ahmad on Tuesday started the National Newborn week with an aim to increase awareness of caring for premature and full-term babies in the neonatal period to reduce mortality rates.
Speaking on the occasion Dr Bashir asked the participants to ensure that every child survives and thrives to reach their full potential, adding focus must be on improving care around the time of birth and the first week of life.
He emphasized on health promotion, disease prevention services (such as vaccinations) and treatment of common childhood illnesses essential if children are to thrive as well as survive.
The National Newborn week is celebrated all over India from 15-21 November and this year it was celebrated under the theme “ensuring Quality and Dignity for newborn care at every health facility and everywhere”.